General admission tickets start at $45, Premium $85, and VIP packages are also available. A self-proclaimed "clown in a dress" with a raw and racy edge, Bianca Del Rio is a costume designer and theatrical performer, as well as the familiar wisecracking artist that emerged on the New Orleans nightclub circuit in 1996 and garnered awards. Busiest? Roy R. Haylock (born June 27, 1975), better known by the stage name Bianca Del Rio, is an American drag queen, comedian, actor, and costume designer. Bunny discussed with sadness how her friend Nashom Wooden, also known by the drag name Mona Foot, died from the novel coronavirus. Not if youre a fan. Werq the World Live Stream, presented by Voss Events and hosted by Bianca Del Rio and Lady Bunny, airs Saturday. For tickets or more information, visit blameitonbianca.brownpapertickets.com. Every audience is different, so every show is different to an extent. Lizzo Brings Drag Queens Onstage Where Theyre Needed Most: At a Tennessee Concert, "Why would I not create a safe space in Tennessee where we can celebrate drag entertainers and celebrate our differences?, Watch As Bianca Del Rio Trash Talks Terrible Movie Sequels. [3] He has been nominated for 13 Big Easy Entertainment Awards for costume design, winning six. Donation amount Fresh off completing a massively successful international standup tour, the beloved 'Queen of Mean' and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season 6 has just been announced as the host of The Pit Stop for season 15 of Drag Race. $ In fact, the livestream will cover quite a distance. Why Palm Springs, by the way? Thanks for reading, and have an awesome summer. And, naturally, its a great, safe excuse to once again engage with fans beyond social media. An Indiegogo campaign was created to finance the film and was sponsored by Fractured Atlas, a non-profit art services organization in New York City; the campaign raised over $30,000. Tickets are $45 to $199, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit AAP-Food Samaritans. YouTube Other I started in New Orleans, and then (moved to) New York. Its been a whirlwind for the past five years now. Arguably the most popular and successful alum of RuPauls Drag Race (but really, who would dare argue? Im guessing by the title of the showand your tendency towards topical contentthat youll have some Covid material. Interview: Carol Burnett at 90 - Looking Back on Broadway, TV & More, Video: Watch 10 of Carol Burnett's Best Musical Moments, GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES Rises To The Top Of The Must-See List. Paying the transaction fee is not required, but it directs more money in support of our mission. You didnt really expect a nice answer from me, did you? Paying the transaction fee is not required, but it directs more money in support of our mission. Oddly, the reigning America's Next Drag Superstar, is relieved, said the hosts -- she will now be exempt from taking photographs with fans. This May for Mental Health Awareness Month, the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival will present its 2nd Virtual Film Festival in Support of Mental Health Awareness. The Trailer For Netflix's 'Queer Eye' Season 7 Is Finally Here! I did three nights in London in a theater that holds 3,300 people on this tour, but next year, I have been bumped up to a large arena, she said. One-time Luckily, desert fans of the show can see their favorite former contestants on stage at Palm Springs Toucans Tiki Lounge and Hunters Nightclub. . Joining the cast of the sequel is Thora Birch, who will play a "mesmerizing cult leader," and Vanessa Vanjie as Bianca's cousin, Antonio. . Little did I know it would involve six Covid tests, driving 260 miles round-trip from my house in Palm Springs, and spending an entire day on set for 30 seconds of air time. How glamorous is that?. Nightlife in particular has been decimated by the pandemic, leaving drag queens performing for a handful of patrons in a bar and relying on virtual shows to pay bills. I treat fellow Drag Race alums like my family: I dont talk to them and dont pay attention to anything they say, because none of it matters to me. Can't believe you were 48 here! Bianca and Lady Bunny on Hosting a Big Drag Fundraiser for Local Queens. As if hosting Pit Stop and saving Christmas wasn't enough, Bianca is returning to the big screen in the third Hurricane Bianca movie Hurricane Bianca: The Roots Of All Evil, which is slated to begin filming early next year. Im so excited to be working with this dream team. Am I surprised there are idiots in the world? "We need entertainment," Del Rio said. The short premiered Tues, Dec. 20 on the RuPaul's Drag Race YouTube channel, so if Hallmark Channel movies are too jolly for you, try a bit of Bianca's "bah, humbug!". Some are fun and give me fuel to work with, but many of them think theyre funny and dont know when to shut up. I might be doing Mamma Mia! Are you itching to get back out there or maybe dreading it a little? The reality-competition show arguably has done more to make drag performance a pop-culture phenomenon than any other vehicle, in part due to the enduring appeal of creator and host RuPaul Charles. Not much changedRuPaul still didnt talk to me. I leave that up to those other queens on Twitter. Do you think hecklers at your shows these days just want that thrill of the public Bianca clapback?. He is of Cuban descent on his mother's side and Honduran descent on his father's side. I lost my luggage once, she said. Oh, is that the name of the theater this week? Dont do itits a trap! Del Rio said. Bianca Del Rio is coming back to a television screen near you, and sooner than you think! Today, MTV announced wholl be taking over hosting duties to recap season 15 and the queen is an icon. Coachella Valley Independents award-winning journalism is available to all, free of charge. $250 So that's why it's extra special news that Bianca is your new host of The Pit Stop, the official RuPaul's Drag Race aftershow. Will Peppermint swing by to talk about fashion? It would be fun to talk to Trump, to be honest, Del Rio says. Click this link right now: https://advocatechannel.com, 26 Things Gay Sex Workers Want You to Know, 36 Pics of Inhibitions and Shirts Coming Off at Hebro's Jewbilee Party, 11 Homoerotic Ads, Covers From 20th Century Gay Artist J.C. 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Sign up for our free newsletters to receive the latest news directly in your inbox. As if nightlife wasnt already disappearing thanks to Grindr and the internet, its scary as hell to see bars shutting down because thats the world I knew, Del Rio says. Official Fan Page Press & Booking Inquiries: [email protected] You just keep going. Bianca Del Rio has some advice for surviving the ongoing pandemic. Jump to. "What else am I gonna do? Only time will tell, but we hope the Season 15 queens have their library cards because you know the Queen of Mean is going to read them for filth. COST: $45 per person and up. The show, said Del Rio, is "like we do every time Bunny and I work together -- she ups her medication and I start drinking at noon. Back in the day, NYC was the only place where you could see top drag queens, but the drag scene has evolved so much (in large part due to Drag Race) that you can find some really amazing drag queens all across the U.S. and the world now. PERIOD. for eight years; then it closes, and then its back to drag shows every night. It wasnt a conscious choice. $125 Get a code sent to your email to sign in, or sign in using a password. One of the last times I saw you, we were judging the premiere of the Lady Liberty drag competition at the Q in NYC! She is known for winning the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. Theres a lot of material that I use in America that I have not used in the U.K. Other countries have their own issues, and they dont give a shit about Trump. "She's used to an empty crowd," Bianca quipped back. Bianca Del Rio, for example, now stars in a Netflix comedy called Hurricane Bianca. The comedian and actor, whose off-stage name is Roy Haylock, landed the film after sashaying away from RuPauls Drag Race as the sixth-season winner. There is so much more to drag than what people see on TV.. Bunny also praised Brandon Voss, Werq the World's producer, for the decision to donate a portion of proceeds to local queens -- as well as 100 percent of any tips donated via Venmo during the stream. I have an outline for the show and have some scripted material, but a large part of my show is talking about people in the audience: giving them advice, answering their questions, reading them, etc. If you choose to Accept all, we will also use cookies and data to. Is that enough Bianca Del Rio news for you? Not only is Bianca back but so are Doug Plaut, Willam, and Rachel Dratch. Actress Donna Benedicto has been accepted into the Performers Peer Group of the prestigious Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), the organization that presents the Emmy Awards. Bianca Del Rio, otherwise known as Roy Haylock, is a larger-than-life comedy queen from New Orleans who grew up the son of immigrant parents from Cuba and Honduras. And I know what weight feels like because Ive had Lady Bunny sit on me. Bianca has met success in a wide range of media, from standup to movies, starring in "Hurricane Bianca" (Netflix) and its sequel "Hurri. Thotyssey: Thanks so much for talking to us, Bianca. Please, check your inbox! Itll be an escape for Del Rio. The grocery store is popping at 4:20 pm in PALM SPRINGS . Plus, Bianca Del Rio stars in an animated Christmas special that has us giggling. So that's a very sisterly thing," Bunny said. Thats what started the downfall of OnlyFans. "Just remember, as you're watching, I am not wearing any clothes from the waist down," Del Rio added. Seriously, its an honest opinion. How do you enjoy doing it, and is it something you can find time to keep up with now that live drag has returned? Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal star in the Western from Pedro Almodvar. Advocate on your favorite social platforms!Facebook Its always amazing the questions people will ask you, or the situations that they will put you in. But this is the first time in a long time shes part of a multi-queen tour. [14], Del Rio appeared on the cover of Next for their Summer Yearbook 2012 issue. Do you think most people understand that? The Bianca Del Rio. Watch the holiday special short below. $49 She cant really make it to my chest, but it is what it is. The animation was done by award-winning animation studio, Cartuna. During the lockdown, Del Rio has also done a thorough spring cleaning of her Palm Springs, Calif., residence, where in addition to combing her wigs she "found quite a few dead bodies in my closet." Im extremely lucky to get to do what I do. Offended? Everything You Need to Know About the WICKED Movie, TALKING IT OUT Virtual Film Festival to Open Next Week, Donna Benedicto Admitted Into The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Winners Announced For Paramount+ Sponsored PitchBLACK Pitch Competiton. Your 24/7 streaming source for equality news and lifestyle trends. That's the show, honey. Bianca Del Rio: I have an opinion and judge everything. He has reviewed hundreds of concerts and interviewed hundreds of celebrities, from Justin Bieber to Dolly Parton to Beyonce. Del Rio is also the first winner of Hispanic descent of RuPaul's Drag Race. They regularly share the stage with a growing roster of local queens, and there seems to be plenty of performance opportunities for all. Movies. Whether you love it as a timeless art form that perpetually reinvents itself as LGBT entertainment, or avoid it for the same reason people are rarely on the fence about it drag queens are becoming full-fledged celebrities. 60-minute stand-up special, aired May 9, 2016 on Logo TV. Del Rio explained that its really damned hard to be a drag queen on tour. I never thought Id run for president but if America wanted a bankrupt, second-rate reality star with bad makeup and hair, it couldve been me! Bianca Del Rio said. In other words, shes a virgin! [17] A sequel, Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate, was released in 2018. We havent seen them since the 90s., Joey Guerra is the music critic for the Houston Chronicle. This event is being brought to AAP through the Desert Tennis Association (DTA), which will continue its long-time support of AAP by donating the proceeds from the upcoming 25th Annual Palm Springs Open. So what can viewers expect for the price of admission? It all just reflected on what was happening in my life. I am cultured, yes., But Del Rio still needs a name. He is lured back into a decades-old feud with his mother who owns a homophobic fast-food chain restaurant, and he decides to go undercover as Bianca Del Rio to put his mother out of business. And then continuing our deluge of Del Rio news, Ebenezer Scrooge better move over because there's a new Christmas curmudgeon in town. He also co-wrote the screenplay along with Derek Hartley and Nicole Gemma. As the current health crisis continues to wreak havoc across the globe, there is at least one constant to bring comfort to the home-sheltering masses: Bianca Del Rio and Lady Bunny have not lost their senses of humor. Its not just drag queens. {"requests":{"event":"https:\/\/cvindependent.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/newspack-popups\/includes\/..\/api\/campaigns\/index.php"},"triggers":{"trackPageview":{"on":"visible","request":"event","visibilitySpec":{"selector":"#ceaf","visiblePercentageMin":50,"totalTimeMin":250,"continuousTimeMin":100},"extraUrlParams":{"popup_id":"id_34550","cid":"CLIENT_ID(newspack-cid)"}}}} In addition to entertaining vacationers as well as residents with flawless lip-syncing, witty and sometimes bawdy repartee, and glamorously sexy or over-the-top costumes, many performers are often among the first to lend their talent and support to charitable causes. [22], In 2019, Del Rio starred as retired drag queen Hugo Battersby/Loco Chanelle in the hit West End musical Everybodys Talking About Jamie. Luckily, were in a better place with our president, so hopefully this is just the beginning of good cheer and joy. The episode was filmed live at the Bowery Ballroom and was hosted by Pandora Boxx. For tickets or more information, visit blameitonbianca.brownpapertickets.com. Only in porn. ON POINT WITH: BIANCA DEL RIO. He has been named journalist of the year multiple times by both OutSmart Magazine and the FACE Awards. Here's hoping she gets a visit from fellow Palm Springs residents Bianca Del Rio and Ross Mathews! According to the official synopsis, " Bianca Saves Christmas brings audiences to the year 2009 where Palm Springs is a ghost town. issue of Get Out! THESE TWO @ Palm Springs, California. And that's it. Im always grateful getting to work and Im certainly looking forward to it after being home for so long with this pandemic. Im hoping to bring it back in a video format once things settle down a little next year. It should be no surprise, then, that the number of viewers of Drag Race, the VH1 reality competition where most of the entertainers became names, has surged as queer people look for both an escape and a sense of connection. Expect the unexpected. You have to do it because youre having a good timeand the minute you arent having a good time, then you need to stop. Bunny said of the past RuPaul's Drag Race contestant, who was eliminated after refusing to remove her mask on the runway. I unleash the demons, and I talk about it. What really happens in the show depends on the audience. ? In my day, even (members of the) gay community didnt want to be drag queens. Need help packin'? by Michael Major Dec. 20, 2022 MTV. She was the second winner and fourth contestant to reach the finale without having to lip sync for her life, and is the first and, to date, the only contestant in the history of the series to make it through the entire competition without ever placing low or in the bottom of a challenge. The beloved comic and actor once known as Roy Haylock emerged as Bianca Del Rio on the New Orleans nightclub circuit and has since become a drag megastar earning awards including NewNowNext's. Sign in with a password below, or sign in using your email. NO. Its quite pricey to be a drag queen. $500 Today at 10:50 AM. It turned out to be a lot of fun. In 1993, he won a Big Easy Entertainment Award for Best Costume Design for Snow Queen at the age of 17. Theres also a portion of the show that is audience participation. Del Rio frequently performs in clubs in New York City and New Orleans along with Lady Bunny. The one thing Ive been doing, which has been so wild, that I havent done in literal years, is grocery shopping. Del Rio has toured several solo stand-up shows to capacity crowds. So that's why it's extra special news that Bianca is your new host of The Pit Stop, the official RuPaul's Drag Race aftershow. [19], Following her success on Drag Race, Del Rio has written and toured several stand-up shows, including The Rolodex of Hate (2014), Not Today Satan (201516), Blame It On Bianca Del Rio (20172018), It's Jester Joke (2019), which also made her the first drag queen to headline Wembley Arena, and Unsanitized (2021-2022). [18] "Bianca said that social distancing is easy when everyone hates you," Bunny said in reference to the practice recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to curb the spread of the virus. Also, you were part of a hilarious scripted audio production, Hot White Heist, co-starring the likes of Bowen Yang and Cynthia Nixon. ", Cowboys Are Secretly Fond of Each Other in New Strange Way of Life Trailer. Stick with what works. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. It helped her secure the RuPauls Drag Race crown during Season 6, arguably the series best installment. And I am elated to introduce Miss Vanjie into Biancas family," Kugelman said in a press release announcing the threequel. Drag was a calling for her, said Del Rio (aka Roy Haylock). (via video message), This page was last edited on 26 March 2023, at 22:53. "It's the only place I could move where I actually look young," Del Rio said. The most surprising thing about Bianca Del Rio hosting a podcast is that she hasnt done it already. Bianca Del Rio is booked and busy! She is known for winning the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. I mean, we werent the butch guys; we werent the normal people. December 20, 2022. Its really kind of heartbreaking. Dont miss your final chance to see Bianca, self-proclaimed expert on nothing with an opinion on everything on this tour! It was the land of misfits. It shifted my entire life, she said. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use. Unlike the other gays, who were in Puerto Vallarta, I stayed home, Del Rio says, referencing a New Years Eve party that earned massive criticism and resulted in a sinking ship and endless memes. You never know if youre going to be working. If you choose to Reject all, we will not use cookies for these additional purposes. SHARE. Press alt + / to open this menu. Because of shows such as Drag Race, that has really opened up everything for me. Red, White & Royal Blue Movie Makes History With August Amazon Premiere. Del Rio also appeared in the movie adaptation of Everybody's Talking About Jamie in a cameo role as Miss Haylock, whose name was based on Del Rio's actual last name.[25]. That's it. I do it every day, so its always nice when I get to do it in an official capacity, so I dont just look like a bitch. NOVEMBER 23rd ! A friend of mine called me up and said, Can you make me some bread bags out of some light cotton fabric? she says. Greg Abbott has hinted that those restrictions may be relaxed if cases and hospitalizations continue to drop in Texas. In June 2019, a panel of judges from New York magazine placed Del Rio first on their list of "the most powerful drag queens in America", a ranking of 100 former RuPaul's Drag Race contestants. Twitter Personalized content and ads can also include things like video recommendations, a customized YouTube homepage, and tailored ads based on past activity, like the videos you watch and the things you search for on YouTube. No shade. Contributor - Sep 9, 2021. Also hitting RuPauls YouTube channel just in time for the Holidays is a new animated Christmas short starring the new Pit Stop host, Bianca. Will it be more chaotic than when Trixie Mattel hosted? This Saturday, the drag comedians are cohosting Werq the World Live Stream. I asked if she had any advice for a young drag-queen-lette who was just starting out. She has also performed as a host for various international tours, most notably Werq the World. ), international treasure Roy Haylock, aka Bianca Del Rio, is finally going back on the road with an all-new world comedy tour. Then Drag Race happened, and it really shook things up for me.. Instagram That was actually the biggest difference: they were very strict about following Covid guidelines. [8], Haylock moved to New York City after Hurricane Katrina[9] and worked as a costumer for different shows, ballet and opera, having worked for Barbara Matera, Ltd.[6][10] He also performed in drag as Bianca Del Rio, including in cabaret with Lady Bunny at XL Nightclub.
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